I refer to your application for a Partner (Provisional) visa received at this office on 05/07/2013. Your file reference number is quoted above. It is essential that you quote this number whenever you/your sponsor contact this office.
The initial assessment of your application for this visa has been done. Your application is, therefore, referred to the delegated decision-maker for decision. According to the current planning levels, it is expected that your case will be finalised in approximately 12 weeks from the date of this email.